How much poker is too much?

[david1bear]

Quite simply it is necessary to strike a balance. Again, in a good situation MTT tournament lasts around 9 hours, after, it is necessary to have a rest at least a day.

I played a lot out of frustration with bad beats and the idiot players:0) But since i have learned to control myself and play better. Breaks definitly help:0) thanks for the insite:0) GOOD LUCK OUT THERE AND KEEP GRINDING

 

[andi08]

That's for everyone to decide, we're all old enough.
I have observed that when I get tired I play more loos and I am not so patient & risk more. That is then the sign for me to take a break.
Everyone should look out for his signs. Accept and respect them & try to think in advance what exactly you want to do.
For me 5h sleep is too little, but also there we are all different.

I would recommend a self-experiment: Do something different & observe what kind of changes occur...

 

[insaneiam]

there is no such thing as to much poker

 

[Nelly404]

1 tournament is enough, it takes 4-5 hours or more sometimes

 

[witfighter]

Its taken over my life......... so no complaints here

 

[Ronaldo7]

That depends... If you love the game nothing is too much, if you want to get back money you lost than its a gambling problem...

 

[Mr_Hand]

I find myself at times losing tournament after tournament then winning one here and there before I know it day has turned to early morning:0) Five hours of sleep and I am back at it again maybe three to four days at a time:0) Is this normal:0)

I think if you’re asking this question, you are already aware it’s getting out of hand. You know you better than anyone else. I’m a family man, so my wife helps me keep it in moderation. But I will say this. If you spend as much time learning and studying as you do playing, it will make the sessions very productive. When I started making money, my wife would get irritated if I was watching tv instead of playing.

 

[Datdude1]

When you play game after game or tournament after tournament, especially if you are losing, is too long. Also if you are falling asleep at the table or computer while playing is too long, take a break...lol.

 

[bugiardops]

I say for myself, today I'm really giving some time in poker. Sometimes this is necessary, I'm still not ready to go back.

 

[milka1605]

To be honest, this is not very normal. You need a good break. Otherwise, you will get tired and make mistakes.

 

[bonekeeper]

It's all about how much your body can handle.

for instance some of the most successful players from sweden:
Lena900
C. Darwin
to name a few
they play poker 4 days a week but really long sessions
If you feel that your result is not exactly ass you want it to be, perhaps you are missing out on some sleep, so my advice is, follow the PRO's, take a break day every now and then just to get your head back in the game or don't play that long sessions. maybe the last tournament should be a turbo or hyper, so no matter how well you do, you can go to bed and enjoy your sleep!

 

[ScottieDuncan]

My wife says playing any is too much!!!

 

[agriggy]

I find myself at times losing tournament after tournament then winning one here and there before I know it day has turned to early morning:0) Five hours of sleep and I am back at it again maybe three to four days at a time:0) Is this normal:0)

For a working person , 30+ is too much.

 

[david1bear]

To be honest, this is not very normal. You need a good break. Otherwise, you will get tired and make mistakes.

THANK YOU;0) i have done this and still do to make sure I have the right balance. Good luck out there

 

[pepsilv]

Never stress yourself too much in life there is time for everything and for everyone. Best of luck!

 

[DAVID KEHRER]

I think its up to you to no when its to much everybody has there limit if you think its to much it probably is time to take a break.

 

[ANATOLII1981]

is it ok ???

It is difficult to say that in poker is not normal and what is normal. For many people, work also lasts 10-12 hours, but they perceive it for some reason, as something quite reasonable and ordinary. It seems to me that the most important thing is to make good money on the game. It is also important to rest and sleep enough, because otherwise it will not affect the game in the best way. And of course, so that there is time for privacy, friends, relatives and other important matters and meetings.:vollkomme:vollkomme:vollkomme

 

[Das4ever]

To much is when you start hating playing poker then it’s time to take brake

 

[Comboss599]

It's not normal. Call the shrink if it's not too late!

 

[EVA777]

I find myself at times losing tournament after tournament then winning one here and there before I know it day has turned to early morning:0) Five hours of sleep and I am back at it again maybe three to four days at a time:0) Is this normal:0)

:heeeellllThis is a lot! When a big tournament, then many hours have to play, but only ONE tournament!
And when to live? Life is not only Poker!

 

[kristersb123]

Too much is when you don't put enough effort in the game. Example, you are running bad and just losing, losing, losing but still playing tournament after tournament. That's the key why a lot of players lose including me, that's the thing what I should learn to just stop and not try to win it back.

 

[Ranish625]

I find myself at times losing tournament after tournament then winning one here and there before I know it day has turned to early morning:0) Five hours of sleep and I am back at it again maybe three to four days at a time:0) Is this normal:0)

Well, if you like it, then that's fine, I usually take so long to play, my long game is exhausting, I usually play one tournament a day for 4-5 hours

 

[eniseysmail]

If these time costs were also productive ... Ato so - a waste of time.

 

[Jordenandrew]

why play when yu can go out with friends

 

[david1bear]

It's not normal. Call the shrink if it's not too late!

To funny) The shrink told me to bet it all :O) good luck out there keep grinding.